Jonathan Quick Makes History with Rangers, Snaps Skid and Climbs All-Time Wins List
On Monday night, Jonathan Quick reminded everyone why his name belongs in the conversation with the NHL's all-time greats. The veteran goaltender not only helped the New York Rangers secure a dramatic overtime win, but he also etched his name a little deeper into the league’s history books.
Quick picked up career win No. 408, snapping a personal 12-game losing streak and passing Glenn Hall for sole possession of 12th place on the NHL’s all-time wins list. And he didn’t just stop pucks-he helped create offense, too. Quick was credited with an assist on Matthew Robertson’s game-winning goal in overtime, putting an exclamation mark on a night that was as much about perseverance as it was about performance.
A Long Road Back
Quick’s last win before Monday came back on November 7, when he stopped 32 shots in a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. He faced Detroit again just over a week later, turning aside 40 shots but taking a hard-luck 2-1 loss. That game kicked off an 11-game losing streak, a stretch that tested the 38-year-old netminder as he took on a heavier workload in the absence of Igor Shesterkin.
But Quick never wavered. He stayed ready, stayed focused, and when his number was called against the Boston Bruins, he delivered.
After the game, Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan spoke to what Quick means to the team-on and off the ice.
“He means a lot to this team. He’s a great leader.
He competes extremely hard. He’s one of the more popular guys in our dressing room for good reason.”
That leadership has been evident throughout Quick’s career, but especially since joining the Rangers-a move that caught many by surprise when it first happened. After all, Quick spent the bulk of his career with the Los Angeles Kings, where he led the franchise to two Stanley Cups, including one in 2014 that came at the expense of these very Rangers.
But that was a long time ago. And in sports, time has a way of softening even the toughest memories.
Quick, a Connecticut native and lifelong Rangers fan, has been embraced by the fanbase in a way that few could have predicted. Now, he’s not just a former rival-they see him as one of their own.
Chasing Legends
With 408 wins now under his belt, Quick is within striking distance of some legendary names. Next up is Tony Esposito at 423.
After that, it’s Jacques Plante (437) and Terry Sawchuk (445). Cracking the top 10 would require 16 more wins, and while that’s a steep climb-especially if this is indeed his final NHL season-it’s not out of the question.
Quick has four wins so far this year. He posted 11 last season and notched 18 during his first year in New York.
The math is tight, and the margin for error is slim. But if there’s one thing Jonathan Quick has proven time and again, it’s that counting him out is a risky bet.
Whether or not he climbs higher on the all-time list, Monday night was a moment worth celebrating. It was a snapshot of everything that has defined Quick’s career: resilience, leadership, and the ability to rise to the occasion when his team needs him most.
And on a cold January night at Madison Square Garden, Jonathan Quick didn’t just make saves. He made history.